1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1990 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Corona | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
